Free patterns from the birthday girl, Claudia
To commemorate her 33rd birthday, Claudia of Stitchado Handmade blog is sharing this sweet set of vintage embroidery patterns. *shaking my gray head because Claudia thinks she’s getting “old”* Enjoy! And happy birthday, young Claudia!
Package GIVEAWAY “Needle felted figures” (Book) & Starter Needle Felting Kit Complete with FREE Core Wool
A major thanks to search press, I have another delightful book titled ”needle felted figures” by Bodil Nederby, and Arlene, of Wild Wool Farm an ETSY shop for her generous gift of a “Starter Needle Felting Kit Complete … Read More...
Paint Chip Greeting Cards
Many people know of my love for paint chips. Partly because we’re repainting the entire house, I’ve been known to make notebooks out of paint chips in my past.
But this idea for using those paint chips to make some … Read More...
Win a FREE Mobile Frame
Are you mesmerized by mobiles but wouldn’t know where to start making your own? Why not enter the contest at the Garden of Leah blog? All you have to do is comment to be entered to win. And then, if … Read More...
Free Pattern – Baby Bunny Poncho
No, not for baby bunnies, silly. But it sure is cute! Check out this free pattern from Polar Knits. And if you haven’t knit with Polar Knits yarn yet, it is just scrumptious! Take the best of sewing with fleece, … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt spring chicks
Peep, peep, peep! Jojoebi from A Bit of This and A Bit of That shares a tutorial for making these spring chick softies from felt. Get the how-to.
[via Whipup]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, chick, peep, Easter[/tags]
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter chickummyjig
Tania Ennor shares a tutorial on Whipup for this chickummyjig softie. I love the long skinny chicken legs and the tiny little wings. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, softie, chicken, chickummyjig, easter[/tags]
Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? … Read More...
Wanna see what Provo Craft is up to?
Hi Everyone:
CHA Summer seems so far away, I’m so excited by the amazing things coming plus the fact it’s going to be here in Orlando 20 mtes away from my house..
I’m beyond excited to get the Provo Craft … Read More...
And the Rest of Easter from Bakerella…
Tutorial: Rusty fabric?
In most cases, rust is not a good thing. Like on your car – you don’t want rust there. But on fabric, rust can become a design element. Threads magazine shows how to intentionally rust your fabric to get a … Read More...
Sneak peek: Hot Blossom by Josephine Kimberling
Josephine Kimberling’s latest fabric line Hot Blossoms is aptly named. I caught a teaser at The Fabricshopper, and it was love at first sight. I can’t wait until it reaches the stores! See the full line at JosephineKimberling.com.… Read More...
Tutorial: Pants leg hem cheat
Why do the words “hem” and “cheat” in the same sentence make me so happy? Probably because hemming is my least favorite sewing task. Fitzfabulous shares a tutorial for hemming pants without the fuss. Get the how-to.
[via Wardrobe … Read More...
CROCHET AS EXERCISE??
Does crochet count as exercise? If I carry huge bags of yarn to and from the car, is it weight lifting? If I crochet all night, is it endurance training? If I crochet AND knit, it is cross training?
Ok…. … Read More...
Funky Foodie Wares (a la 2Modern)
Portuguese Tile Pendant Giveaway
Wanderlust Bling is giving away a pendant from her new jewelry line. Inspired by the beautiful tile she saw in Portugal, she came up with this line of Portuguese Tile Pendants. These are large, 1 1/2 inch square pendants with … Read More...
Cat Tower Toy
Okay, so I “might” have four cats. Don’t judge me. And they might have way too many toys they don’t play with, toys I pick up at Target or other various big box stores, filled with plastic and costing me … Read More...
Building a leaf cane photo tutorial

Originally uploaded by ayeletbeads
Flickr Member Ayelet Beads has posted a photo tutorial of how she creates her lovely leaf canes. You can click through and find the first step here. This is great for … Read More...
Free pattern: Patchwork Posies
The pattern for Patchwork Posies by Judith Sandstrom – a charming quilt that features dimensional flower appliques – is free from FreePatterns.com. Go get it.
Tutorial: Softie ambulance for a gift emergency
Jodie from Ric-Rac made this ambulance in response to a gifting emergency. (A child’s birthday coming up, and what to get him??) She shares a tutorial so you can make one to, either for a last-minute gift or just because. … Read More...